May, 2015

• 7 May

  Tips from Tiff: (Almost) Pickpocketed in Rome

  

  On a 3-week trip to Europe in 2007 we accidentally left our camera in a cab and didn’t have a camera for the rest of the trip. Back in November while traveling in Japan, I accidentally left our camera and my phone on the Bullet Train in Kyoto. Luckily this …

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• 7 May

  Find the Cheapest Drinks Near You, Stat

  

  A friend and I were just out to drinks and confessed we always try to snag happy hour at our favorite restaurants. This made me think about my favorite app.  Happy Hour by GoTime. Available on both Droid and Apple The app will look around you and tell you where all the cheap drinks …

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• 6 May

  Keep Your Phone Charged On-the-Go Without Bulky Chargers or Devices

  

  When traveling with my friend to Seattle for the Star Wars exhibit, we were talking about the various devices we carry to keep our phones charged. When I was traveling through Frankfurt security, I was asked if I was going to the Australian Outback or something.  The security person couldn’t …

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• 6 May

  Woman Sues for $5 Million After $7.99 IFE Doesn’t Work

  

  A woman sued United after her $7.99 DirecTV services only worked for a total of 10 minutes.  The services only work over the ground and she was taking a flight to Puerto Rico. According to NJ.com:  Cary M. David filed a $5 million class action suit in federal court in …

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• 6 May

  Forget Able and Willing. Do you have an exit row disposition?

  

  I was involved in a Twitter conversation the other day about people being concerned I wouldn’t be able to lift the exit door on the plane. (I think they actually wanted my seat!) I typically comment that I’m a bartender so if there was a beer keg in the way, …

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• 5 May

  JetBlue Allowing Free Streaming On-Board for Amazon Prime

  

  Most airlines don’t let you stream videos on the in-flight internet.  JetBlue does, but for a fee.  Which isn’t so bad since their WiFi is typically free. But they just offered a change in policy that’s pretty awesome. From the Consumerist: There’s now another option for people using Amazon’s instant …

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• 5 May

  Switching Co-Terminals No Longer Allowed on US Airways

  

  US Airways had a great little fare rule built in.  No only were co-terminals seen as the same with fare construction, they were also seen as the same for standby and the move-up policy.  (Co-terminals are airports that are near each other and seen as virtually the same place.) Basically, …

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• 5 May

  And Then I Ran Through the Museum, Riding a Tauntaun

  

  So, yesterday waws May the Forth.  As in, May the Fourth be with you. My friend and I had a crazy idea.  Why not come to Seattle for May the Fourth? Well, why Seattle? Seattle has a fantastic museum–the EMP Museum–which appreciates general geekier and nerdom. They had a celebration in …

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• 4 May

  When US / American Numbers Merge Incorrectly

  

  I had a strange issue with my numbers merging in US/American and figured I’d mention it in case others need a solution as well. Somehow, when I checked into my flights, my American number was attaching but adding extra leading zeroes in the front. I was having trouble with the …

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• 4 May

  Barrel Oak Winery for Great Views and Dog Friendly Picnics

  

  I headed to Barrel Oak Winery with my friend, Emily.  It’s in Northern Virginia about 40 miles from DC. Barrel Oak is great because it has an expansive outdoor space and lets you bring your own picnic baskets with you. They also let you do a half tasting for $7 …

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